@f0x therapists and more so psychiatrists are trend chasers and CBT is "statistically validated" (again lowest common denominator type intervention of course it shows up in statistical analysis) so is valued when insurance gets to dictate terms of treatment. people who don't use it sometimes say they do to fit in.

@f0x basically, consensus is people think CBT is ok at challenging assumptions and some thought patterns when they're conscious. It may have limited utility in ADHD because of the executive function symptoms and the (more than other diagnoses) biochemical nature of the illness.

@jack right, thanks for explaining. It is at least used as part of treatment in my case, combined with medication and other training. We'll see if I find it useful..